Chapter 5
Jungkook gave a pressed smile and obliged with the handshake. Yoongi's was far too strong that he had expected, and he hoped the other didn't find it funny to break his bones. The kitten in Jungkook's arm jumped, meowed at him before sprinting away. Jungkook sighed, looking at it go and then went to sit back down. Yoongi and Taehyung exchanged a few words. Jungkook didn't play much attention to it, until he heard his name.
Taehyung
Do you know when they will be back?
Jungkook heard Taehyung ask.
Yoongi
Well, they are supposed to come back by this week, but you know how it can be
Yoongi
He has one of the stones, you say?
Jungkook knew Yoongi was referring to the pendant he was wearing. He wasn't sure what's so special about it. As far Jungkook knew, it wasn't even a special stone.
He heard his name being called by Taehyung.
When he turned around, he saw Yoongi has already left. It was just him and Taehyung.
Taehyung said before starting to walk away.
Jungkook got up to his feet, dusting the dirt off him and then jogged after Taehyung. Again the other didn't say a single thing about where they were headed. Jungkook tried asking him a few times and Taehyung ignored him all the time. It was more like Taehyung didn't even like the fact that someone was near him.
Taehyung
I'll let you meet with the members of Namjoon's pack.
Jungkook
First of all, why is a lion in a pack not a pride?
Taehyung gave him a glance that said he was appreciative of the questions being asked him. Jungkook pressed his lips together, and waited for an answer. Even if the other wasn't going to give it to him.
Taehyung
All the people or animals here are taught and trained together. Once everything is complete, we can choose to stick to other people of our kind or say with the group that we trained with. Yes, Namjoon could've chosen his pride over this pack. That would have made him the next pride Lion. But he chose the pack.
Jungkook hummed in acknowledgement,
Jungkook
Can I ask one more question?
Taehyung
If you have a death wish.
Jungkook lowered the hannd he had raised, and gave a offended look. But he kept quiet. Even though he had more questions he wanted to ask. He decided he would ask someone else later on. Someone who won't kill him.
Jungkook heard Taehyung asked. The white-haired man was frowing at cabin. From where they stood, Jungkook guessed it was empty and wondered why that annoyed Taehyung.
They continued walking towards the forest behind the cabin. After walking for a while, they reached a huge den. Jungkook gulped seeing the left of bones, sprawled around in front of the entrance.
Fear grew over him like a fire. Each step made him flinch. The den was huge. Even if Jungkook tried jumping, he won't be able to touch the roof. There were cracks in the roof from where sunlight fell in. It lit the cave just enough.
Taehyung
What are you doing?
At first Jungkook thought it was meant for him. But Taehyung wasn't even looking at him when he asked the question. Instead, he was scowling at something in the shadows. Jungkook walked a bit to his side. His eyes widen he realized what was in the shadow.
The bear turned around facing them. And Jungkook hadn't been so scared, he would have believed that the bear was looking at him with a sheepish gaze. Jungkook knew that bears aren't as malicious and dangerous as the movie show them to be. But still a bear is almost twice the size of a human. And their huge claw don't help at all.
Taehyung
Did you steal berries again?
Taehyung asked, walking towards the bear.
The bear let out few sounds of protest, turning around to hide whatever it was. Taehyung gave the bear an unamused expression before reaching over its body and picking up what it was hiding. Which happened to be a lot of raspberries. Taehyung shook his head, letting the berries fall to the group and walked away.
Taehyung
Alright, turn back to your human form.
Hoseok
Why are you like this?
Even though, Jungkook as already been here for a couple of hours. He still couldn't wrap his head around talking animals. Even if they were spirit animals. More than half of the things didn't make sense to him. But as of now, he wasn't even in the position to ask questions to clear his mind. Around talking animals. Even if they were spirit animals. More than half of the things didn't make sense to him. But as of now, he wasn't even in the position to ask questions to clear his mind.
The bear huffed before turning back to a human. The man was almost the same height as Jungkook. A few inches taller, maybe. His hair was red, falling messily over his eyes. He was wearing a plain white sleeveless shirt and blue joggers.
And out of all the people Jungkook had met so far, he happened to look the least intimidating. The man smiled widely at him.
Hoseok
Hello! I'm Jung Hoseok!
He beamed, holding his hand out.
Jungkook smiled back, and took the handshake,
Hoseok
I haven't seen him here before
Hoseok said, turning towards Taehyung,
Taehyung nodded tiredly at him. He motioned Hoseok to come over to him. Jungkook couldn't help but notice that everyone behaved to cautiously around Taehyung. Yoongi was careful with his tone while talking to Taehyung and Hoseok is maintaining a safe distance.
While the two talked among themselves, Jungkook explored the cave. There were lots of berries, grasses, roots and fish bones scattered around.
Jungkook heard Hoseok ask.
That was a new name and Jungkook guessed he must a part of Namjoon's pack as well.
Taehyung
You're... asking me?
Taehyung asked in return,
Taehyung
You do remember I hardly ever stay here for long enough to catch up on everything
Jungkook heard sigh in return and agree. He wondered why Taehyung didn't stay with the rest People. And if he didn't. Where did he stay?
Jungkook turned around to see Taehyung looking at him with an exasperated look. He didn't say anything and started walking towards the mouth of the cave. Jungkook took it as a cue to tag after him. Hoseok said he would join them later.
Taehyung hummed tiredly in return. And Jungkook couldn't help but start to feel guilty. Even though it was Namjoon was asked Taehyung to look after him. He still couldn't help but feel bad. Taehyung clearly felt bothered by other's presence. Not even the people he knows for who-knows-how-long. And Jungkook was just a stranger.
But at the same time, Jungkook could help but be intrigued as Taehyung's peculiar behavior. It wasn't that Taehyung was the kind of person who didn't like other people. It was more like people didn't like being around him.
There a lot to know about this place. So far everything seemed like a mystery to Jungkook. And he decided, as long as he has to stay here. He could try to find out as much as he could.
Comments
Venizia
so cute
2024-08-19
1
Venizia
❤❤❤ I don't know if I can fall in love even more with this story but oh myyyy ❤❤❤
2024-08-19
2
Moon 🌙
Couldn't*
2024-08-11
1